NBA first basket stats
Atlanta Hawks first basket stats, 2026-27
The Hawks have scored the first basket in 2 of 4 games this season (51% since 2022-23), and won 1 of 4 tips. Jalen Johnson has one of them, level with Dyson Daniels.
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The opening
| This season | Since 2022-23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Won the tip | 1 of 4 | 47% of 330 |
| Scored first | 2 of 4 | 51% of 332 |
| After winning the tip | 0 of 1 | 69% of 156 |
| After losing the tip | 2 of 3 | 34% of 174 |
| First point, free throws too | 2 of 4 | 51% of 332 |
| Shots to their first basket | 1.8 | 2.1 |
How their first baskets go in
Games the Hawks scored first, by shot.
| This season | Since 2022-23 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Three | 0 of 2 | 30% | |
| Layup | 1 of 2 | 24% | |
| Jumper | 0 of 2 | 30% | |
| Dunk | 1 of 2 | 13% | |
| Hook | 0 of 2 | 4% |
Who scores first for the Hawks
This season, out of his starts. Since 2022-23 counts every start, for any team.
| Player | Starts | First shot | Scored first | Team’s first | Jump balls | Scored first since 2022-23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20 of 170, 12% | |
| Dyson Daniels | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17 of 183, 9% | |
| CJ McCollum | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 of 261, 9% | |
| Onyeka Okongwu | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 15 of 133, 11% |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 of 108, 7% |
Game by game
| Date | Game | Tip | First basket | The Hawks’ first | Shots to it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26 | ATL at HOU | Lost, Okongwu | Amen Thompson, dunk | Dyson Daniels | 2 |
| Oct 24 | HOU at ATL | Lost, Okongwu | Dyson Daniels, layup | Dyson Daniels | 1 |
| Oct 23 | ATL at CHA | Won, Okongwu | Moussa Diabate, dunk | Onyeka Okongwu | 3 |
| Oct 21 | ATL at ORL | Lost, Okongwu | Jalen Johnson, dunk | Jalen Johnson | 1 |